Which of the Following Employer Actions Are Permissible Under the Genetic

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following employer actions are permissible under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) ?

• A)Employers check social-media to see if applicants mention relatives with illnesses with genetic links such as breast or colon cancer.
• B)Recruiter runs into an applicant at a charity walk to cure ALS when the applicant explains she is walking in memory of her father and grandfather who died of the disease.
• C)Genetic testing is included as part of a mandatory wellness program.
• D)Relatives of employees with heart disease are not hired.
• E)Employer health plan provides a premium reduction to employees who complete a health risk assessment prior to enrollment that includes questions about family medical history.

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